What's my 93 Curbow Petie Prototype worth?

[TediMay]

Hi~

I have my one owner, 1993 Greg Curbow "Petite" Rockwood 5 string prototype bass with case that I am considering for sale.

I have no idea what the market will support.

I am needing some honest feedback here before I market it.

It is in excellent condition.

I bought it from Greg Curbow at his original shop in Morgantown, Georgia in 1993. He told me it was a prototype for a new line he was creating, the "Petite" Bass.

I have barely had it out of the case over the years.

I am including some pics.

Please let me know thoughts, and how I might be able to best market it to the right buyer.

PEACE,

Tedi May

 

[FunkMetalBass]

Your best bet is to just put it up for what you'd want for it (generally 50-60% of what you paid for it) and adjust from there.

Given that these basses are hard to come by and weren't in big demand, you can reasonably expect a Carvin-like depreciation of monetary value.

 

[Pilgrim]

Ebay auctions often start at $1 but you can set a reserve. A truly comprehensive write-up with tons of photos and a gushing description that makes it sound like the best thing in the world will help. While you're at it, fire it up, set up a camcorder and do a YouTube sample video so people can hear what it sounds like - and link to the YouTube demo in your auction.

Expect 50-60% of new price.

 

[TediMay]

Thanks for your help, Funkmetalbass and Pilgrim.. Much appreciated

 

[mikezimmerman]

Tedi May,

I'm a big Curbow fan and I've bought and sold serveral Curbows, and it's really a hit-and-miss thing. They're unusual enough and rare enough that there are a few of us who love them and always sort of have our eyes open for them. However, by and large they don't tend to attract as much interest as many other high-end basses, so you may have to wait a while to find the right buyer. You might do a quick search of the classifieds here on TB to see how long some of the earlier Curbows were up for sale and when kind of prices they got.

Good luck!
Mike

 

[milo]

dont sell it

 

[GM60466]

I have a '94 4 string that I purchased new. I don't think I could part with it for under $1500

 

[bongomania]

While a regular Ebay auction is the most quick and direct way to find out what you'll get for it that week, the fact is this is the kind of item that needs one special buyer who may or may not be looking on Ebay that week. Since it's a rare item, of special interest to a collector, normal used-gear pricing standards do not apply.

I'd use the TB classifieds, before Ebay or CL or anywhere else. I'd put it up for the amount you paid. Either a hardcore Curbow collector will think that's a great deal, and buy it; or it will sit for a while, and you may get people PM'ing to say the price is too high. Then try a lower price, and say you'll accept offers on it. Take your time--it may be weeks or months before "the right buyer" comes along, and the "right price for them" is found.

 

[TediMay]

Hey, Mikezimmerman,milo, GM60466, bongomania~
I"m checking back regularly, and want to thank you each for your kind and thoughtful input. It is really helping.
PEACE~

 

[Sbociol]

That beauty needs to be rocked!!!Oh yeah...the bass too!